Teaching aspirants in Telangana have a date to mark on the calendar. The Department of School Education has released the notification for the Telangana Teacher Eligibility Test, TG TET January 2027, and online applications open tomorrow, Monday, November 16. The computer-based examination will be held between January 3 and January 15, 2027.
The notification, issued on Friday, November 13, sets the full schedule for the January session. Candidates can apply and pay the examination fee till December 10, 2026, through the official portal tgtet.aptonline.in. The information bulletin, with the detailed eligibility conditions and syllabus, will also be available from November 16.
Key dates at a glance
- Notification issued: November 13, 2026
- Information bulletin available: November 16, 2026
- Online applications and fee payment: November 16 to December 10, 2026
- Hall ticket download: From December 28, 2026
- Examination: January 3 to January 15, 2027
- Results expected: February 8 to February 12, 2027
The examination will run in two sessions each day, from 9 am to 11.30 am and from 2 pm to 4.30 pm. The detailed subject-wise schedule will be announced later, the department has said.
Two papers, two teaching levels
TG TET January 2027 will have two papers. Paper I is for candidates who want to teach Classes I to V, and Paper II is for those aiming at Classes VI to VIII. Candidates who want to be eligible for both levels must appear for both papers.
Each paper carries 150 marks. The test is open to candidates with teacher education qualifications such as D.El.Ed., D.Ed., B.Ed. and Language Pandit, or equivalent credentials. Students in the final year of these courses can also apply, subject to the conditions in the information bulletin.
In-service teachers working in government schools, local body schools, residential institutions, Telangana Model Schools and private aided or unaided schools are also permitted to appear. Candidates who have already qualified in TET can sit for the test again to improve their scores.
Application fee
The fee depends on the candidate’s category and the number of papers attempted. General and BC candidates pay Rs 750 for one paper and Rs 1,000 for both papers. For SC, ST and differently-abled candidates, the fee is Rs 700 for one paper and Rs 950 for both.
Payment is made online along with the application, and the window for both closes on December 10. Candidates should use only the official portals, tgtet.aptonline.in and schooledu.telangana.gov.in, for updates.
Qualifying marks and why the score matters
The qualifying marks are set category-wise. General and EWS candidates need 60 percent and above, which works out to 90 marks out of 150. BC candidates need 50 percent, or 75 marks, while SC, ST and differently-abled candidates need 40 percent, or 60 marks.
The score carries real weight beyond the certificate itself. TG TET marks will carry 20 percent weightage in Telangana’s Teacher Recruitment Test, so a strong TET score can make a difference when teaching posts are filled. The qualifying certificate remains valid for life, unless the government issues different instructions.
At the same time, the department has made one thing clear: qualifying in TG TET does not by itself guarantee a teaching appointment. Recruitment remains subject to the applicable service rules.
How to apply
- Visit the official portal tgtet.aptonline.in from November 16.
- Read the information bulletin carefully before filling the form.
- Choose Paper I, Paper II, or both, depending on the classes you want to teach.
- Fill in personal and qualification details and upload the required documents.
- Pay the examination fee online and submit the form before December 10.
- Save the application number and download the hall ticket from December 28.
With the application window opening tomorrow and the examination less than two months away, candidates who have been waiting for this session should get their documents ready now rather than leaving the form to the last day, when portal traffic usually peaks.
FAQs
When do TG TET January 2027 applications open?
Online applications open on November 16, 2026, and the last date to apply and pay the fee is December 10, 2026.
When is the TG TET January 2027 exam?
The computer-based examination will be held between January 3 and January 15, 2027, in two sessions each day.
What is the application fee for TG TET 2027?
General and BC candidates pay Rs 750 for one paper and Rs 1,000 for both. SC, ST and differently-abled candidates pay Rs 700 for one paper and Rs 950 for both.
What are the qualifying marks in TG TET?
General and EWS candidates need 60 percent, BC candidates 50 percent, and SC, ST and differently-abled candidates 40 percent. Each paper carries 150 marks.
Does qualifying TG TET guarantee a teaching job?
No. TET scores carry 20 percent weightage in the Teacher Recruitment Test, but appointment to a teaching post depends on the recruitment process and service rules.
For the latest updates, candidates should keep checking tgtet.aptonline.in and schooledu.telangana.gov.in.
